DECCA signs Chailly

In addition to re-signing the Italian maestro, the label has also reached a new agreement with the Chailly-led Gewandhausorchester. Potential upcoming projects include a new cycle of Brahms symphonies, the
Konzertmusikby Hindemith and the Verdi Requiem.

Renée Fleming denies she’s calling time on her opera career, but she charmed in Carousel and has just released a Broadway album. As for taking on another musical theatre role, it’s a case of “stay tuned”.

Decca and Erato revisit the works and early recordings of the recently departed French nonagenarian. This article is available to Limelight subscribers. Log in to continue reading. Access our paywalled content and archive of magazines, regular news and features for the limited offer of $3 per month. Subscribe now

Messiaen’s masterwork goes for the lot: rocks, birds and throws in the song of the star Aldebaran for good measure. This article is available to Limelight subscribers. Log in to continue reading. Access our paywalled content and archive of magazines, regular news and features for the limited offer of $3 per month. Subscribe now

Meet Opera Australia’s new Figaro, the Italian bass baritone who’s turning ‘buffo’ into a total art form. This article is available to Limelight subscribers. Log in to continue reading. Access our paywalled content and archive of magazines, regular news and features for the limited offer of $3 per month. Subscribe now

On the 50th anniversary of his first recording for Decca, the Australian maestro reflects on the tenor and his legacy. This article is available to Limelight subscribers. Log in to continue reading. Access our paywalled content and archive of magazines, regular news and features for the limited offer of $3 per month. Subscribe now

Could listening to The Rite of Springfor 38 days drive a music critic to distraction? As Limelight’ssacrificial guinea pig, I found out. This article is available to Limelight subscribers. Log in to continue reading. Access our paywalled content and archive of magazines, regular news and features for the limited offer of $3 per month. Subscribe now

A number of organisations provide support for musicians, artists and arts workers. During these challenging times for the arts industry, many have set up services to deal specifically with the COVID-19 crisis and its effect on the arts community.